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06-28-2005, 12:44 AM
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06-28-2005, 01:04 AM
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Diogu (courtest of draftexpress.com)
Strengths: ncredibly smart, tough, skilled big man, a double-double machine at the NCAA level. With the exception of possibly Andrew Bogut, Ike Diogu is easily the most skilled big man in the NCAA. First his frame. He is lean, but very strong, with big broad shoulders that can take more bulk if needed. His arms are long and his hands are fantastic--soft, but huge, and he uses them to gobble up any rebound that is even remotely in his area. He is a simply a beast on the glass, using his excellent combination of strength (both upper and lower body), a terrific wingspan, fantastic anticipation skills and athletic ability to predict where the ball is headed and then devour any rebound that comes his way, on both the offensive and defensive glass. He is extremely tough to put a body on because he is constantly moving, has a slithery frame and just loves to bang in the post. Offensively, he is about as skilled as they come. He can score from anywhere on the floor, and in many different ways. Inside the paint he has outstanding footwork, and he gets off the floor quickly and always finishes strong at the hoop, even in the most difficult situations. If backing his man down to the basket isn't working, he can quickly convert and hit the turnaround jumper, maybe with a little kiss off the glass, a great skill to have for a big man in the NBA. Diogu has great motor skills and controls his body better than any other post player at the college level. He has a wide arsenal of moves he can go to, and can finish well with either hand, even in traffic. No one in America outside the NBA is better than Diogu at getting to the line. He is sent to the charity stripe roughly 10 times a game, and converts 80% of his attempts. He's not the type of player that needs plays called for him, as he can probably live off scraps if needed and still get a double-double if the minutes are there. Diogu plays Center right now for his team, but will have no problem moving to the 4 spot in the pros. He has a beautiful (although not super consistent yet) jumper with a high release that makes it extremely tough to block. He is a solid mid-range shooter, but has range that extends all the way to the NCAA three point line, and shoots a good percentage when he steps behind the arc and lets one fly. He's very good on the pick and roll as well. Diogu's handle is very good for a PF. It's not rare to see him dribble the ball confidently down the floor, and his excellent feel for the game allows him to lead the break and deliver good passes in transition. He is very good moving without the ball, understands the angles and how to use them, and is quick at recognizing a hole in the defense and exploit it. Diogu understands the team concept and has no problem getting everyone else involved, despite being the undisputed star of his team; he is an unselfish player and still shoots an incredible percentage from the field for a player that draws so much attention. His court demeanor is excellent, cool and calm, and he appears to be a very good teammate on and off the floor. He is a humble player with a good work ethic according to everyone around him. Diogu is a very intelligent player that is fundamentally sound. He spaces himself well to avoid the constant double teaming that is thrown his way, and understands the game well enough to make it easy for his teammates to get him the ball or score themselves. He knows how to clear space without drawing a foul to open up the lane for a slashing teammate, and will move to exactly the right space to receive the pass and finish in emphatic fashion. Defensively, Diogu has become a terrific shotblocker this year, especially from the weak-side. His timing is fantastic and he gets off the floor quickly and accurately to intimidate and come up with huge rejections, but usually still keeping the ball inbounds. He is very tough to back down in the paint because of his excellent lower body strength, but he has yet to be fully unleashed on this end because of how important he is to Arizona State. To call them a one man team would be a compliment, if Diogu is not on the floor they have absolutely no chance of beating anyone in the Pac-10, and would struggle against almost any Division 1 team. His lateral quickness looks decent at times and not so great in others, but you can tell that he has been told to do anything to avoid getting in foul trouble at all costs, and that shows. Weaknesses: His size will always be the main one. He's listed at 6-8 and should be in good, although not ideal shape as long as he stays there after measurements. Any less than that could spell trouble for him. Athletically, he's not a run/jump type freak. If you combine those two physical attributes its not a stretch to say that he won't find it as easy to finish around the basket as he does in the NCAA. His jump shot is solid right now, but could use some more consistency. Defensively, he is largely untested, as he does not play in a conference that is overflowing with NBA caliber big men, and his man to man defense could stand to improve, especially when going up against much taller and more athletic players in the NBA. He doesn't have superstar potential, he's more of a solid starting type PF at his size. |
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06-28-2005, 01:32 AM
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Couple of finals mocks
NBAdraft.net, 2 RD Mock Posted on 6/27/05 08. NY KNICKS - C/PF Channing Frye, 6' 11"/244, Arizona State == 15. NJ NETS - PF Fran Vazquez, 6' 10"/230, Spain == 30. NY KNICKS - C/PF Andray Blatche, 7' 0"/230, CT H.S. == 43. NJ NETS - PG Travis Deiner, 6' 1"/165, Marquette == 54. NY KNICKS - SF Sean Banks, 6' 7"/207, Memphis Insidehoops.com, 1 RD Mock Posted on 6/26/05 08. NY KNICKS - C/PF Channing Frye == 15. NJ NETS - PF Sean May, 6' 8"/260, UNC == 30. NY KNICKS - C/PF Andray Blatche CollegeHoopsnet.com, 2 RD Mock Posted on 6/26/05 08. NY KNICKS - PG Raymond Felton, 6' 1"/200, UNC == 15. NJ NETS - PF Fran Vazquez == 30. NY KNICKS - PF Ronny Turiaf, 6' 9"/238, Gonzaga == 43. NJ NETS - SF Stefano Mancinell, 6' 8"/216, Italy == 54. NY KNICKS - C/PF Dwayne Jones, 6' 11"/225, St. Joseph's |
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06-28-2005, 01:41 AM
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They had the Knicks passing on Frye and taking the H.S. Center Andrew Bynum |
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06-28-2005, 02:53 AM
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06-28-2005, 02:58 AM
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Bynum reportedly has a 37 inch vertical
he would be perfect in the Nets system, if hes there at 15 then the Nets have to take him...if not then i hope my Raptors take him at 16 (unless the reported Jamaal Magloire trade happens) |
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06-28-2005, 04:44 AM
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Nets may have their eye on a UNC Tar Heel ... but it might not be Sean May
According to the daily news, they may be drafting the Gunslinger from UNC instead Wouldn't be a bad pick either Sure a PF is the Greater need, but this team needs a Gunslinger who can come off the bench and pop the J as well And this pick would especially make sense if the Nets can then land Shareef Abdur-Rahim as has been rumored STARTING 5 ========= PG Jason Kidd SG Vince Carter SF Richard Jefferson PF Shareef Abdur-Rahim C Nened Kristic 6th Man/Designated Gunslinger: Rashad McCants NOT TO SHABBY  PS. Nets picked up another 5.6 million today by failing to pickup the option on Cliff Robinson's contract ... more ammo to make a run at Rahim ================================ NY DAILY NEWS Nets pining for McCants BY OHM YOUNGMISUK Hakim Warrick would love to snag alley-oops from Jason Kidd. So would Sean May and Charlie Villanueva. But the Nets may opt to add another North Carolina shooting guard with the 15th pick in tonight's draft. According to league sources, the Nets may be leaning toward selecting the 6-4 Rashad McCants. The junior guard has lottery talent, but questions about his character and attitude could scare teams away and drop him to the Nets or lower. General manager Ed Stefanski said the Nets are considering McCants, Syracuse's 6-9 Warrick, North Carolina's 6-9 May, UConn's 6-11 Villanueva, Arizona State's 6-9 Ike Diogu, Kansas' 6-9 Wayne Simien, Louisville's 6-7 Francisco Garcia and Mississippi prep star Monta Ellis. The Nets, like many other teams, are unsure of how tonight's unpredictable draft will play out, with several trade scenarios that could alter things. Warrick seems tailor-made to run alongside Kidd, with explosive leaping ability that has made him one of the best finishers in the draft. However, many wonder if he can do much else. "I think he can make me better and a more dangerous player," Warrick said of Kidd. The Nets could take the safe pick and add May, the Final Four MVP with sound post moves, if he is there. Villanueva could go as high as in the bottom half of the top 10 but he says he doesn't mind slipping to the Nets. Stefanski has said the Nets plan to take the best player available, regardless of need. So even though the Nets can get bigger, they could draft McCants, who certainly would help the Nets address their shooting woes. McCants averaged 17 points in the NCAA Tournament. He made at least one three-pointer in 46 of his last 48 games. Garcia would be another shooter who could improve the Nets' perimeter stats. If the Nets don't pick a shooter in the first round, they may in the second round, someone such as Michigan State's Alan Anderson. NY Daily News Last edited by Green Jets & Ham; 06-28-2005 at 05:10 AM. |
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06-28-2005, 04:55 AM
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I'm a Nets fan, i know they need a power forward bad, but in my opinion it would be real hard for me to pass on Francisco Garcia.
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Rashad would give the Nets a great shooter but we already have enough wings even though only Carter can shoot so i'm not sure Rashad would be the best way to go but if they love him that much you take him and who knows what deals can be made down the road.
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06-28-2005, 05:58 AM
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I agree that the Greater need is PF ... no doubt about it ... and the lesser need is a Gunslinger {i.e. Shooter} ... but we can fill BOTH NEEDS if we were to draft McCants and sign Rahim as a FA PG Jason Kidd SG Vince Carter SF Richard Jefferson PF Shareef Abdur-Rahim C Nened Kristic 6M Rashad McCants I LIKE IT  PS. McCants also provides some insurance if we were to lose Carter for any length of time ... and he is not the most durable player in the league as you well know Last edited by Green Jets & Ham; 06-28-2005 at 06:07 AM. |
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06-28-2005, 07:20 AM
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06-28-2005, 05:59 PM
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NEW PREDICTION
With the 15th Pick in the NBA draft, the NJ Nets select ..... From the University of North Carolina Gunslinger, Rashad McCants And then the Nets sign PF Shareef Abdur-Rahim Book it
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06-28-2005, 06:22 PM
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Is there any UConn player in the draft?
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06-28-2005, 06:23 PM
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I dont watch basketball, but here is videos for all draft players.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/prospects |
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06-28-2005, 07:54 PM
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So far this site nailed the first five picks on the nose in their final mock draft
NBAdraft.net, final mock |
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06-28-2005, 07:55 PM
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06-28-2005, 08:00 PM
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We should run our own mock draftig site if this continues.
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06-28-2005, 08:05 PM
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Their steak ends at 6 for 6 because Toronto {Gee, what a surprise} made a bonehead reach
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06-28-2005, 08:10 PM
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CHANNING goes to KNICKERBOCKERS!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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